Convert and open files in Keynote for iOS

Convert a Keynote presentation in Keynote for iOS

Open the presentation, then tap .

Tap Export.

Choose a format for your presentation.

Choose how you want to send your presentation, like with Mail or Messages.

Open a file in Keynote for iOS

To open a file like a Microsoft PowerPoint file in Keynote for iOS, tap the file in the presentation manager. If you don’t see the presentation manager, tap Presentations (on an iPad) or (on an iPhone or iPod touch), then tap the file that you want to open. If a file is dimmed, it’s not in a compatible format.

You can also open a file in Keynote from a different app like the Files app, or from an email:

Open the other app, then select the file or attachment.

Tap .

Tap Copy to Keynote. The original file remains intact.

When the file opens, you might get a message that the presentation will look different. For example, Keynote notifies you when fonts are missing. Tap Done to open the presentation in Keynote.

Keynote for Mac

Convert a Keynote presentation in Keynote for Mac

Open the Keynote presentation that you want to convert.

Choose File > Export To, then select the format.

In the window that appears, you can choose a different format or set up any additional options. For example, you can require a password to open an exported PDF, choose the format for an exported PowerPoint presentation, or adjust the timing of the presentation if you're exporting as a movie file.

Click Next.

Enter a name for your file and select a folder to save it to.

Click Export.

To send a file in a specific format through Mail, Messages, AirDrop, or Notes, choose Share > Send a Copy, choose how you want to send the presentation, then choose a format.

Open a file in Keynote for Mac

From the Finder, Control-click the file, then choose Open With > Keynote. If Keynote is the only presentation app on your Mac, you can just double-click the file.

From the Keynote for Mac app, choose File > Open, select the file, then click Open. If a file is dimmed, it’s not a compatible format.

Open a file in Keynote for iCloud

Drag the file you want to upload into the presentation manager in your browser. Or click , select the file, then click Choose.

Double-click the file in the presentation manager.

Check file format compatibility

Formats you can open in Keynote

You can open these file formats in Keynote for iOS, Keynote for Mac, and Keynote for iCloud:

All Keynote versions

Microsoft PowerPoint: Office Open XML (.pptx) and Office 97 or later (.ppt)

Formats you can convert Keynote presentations into

Keynote for iOS:

Microsoft PowerPoint Office Open XML (.pptx)

PDF

Movie (.mov)

Images (.jpeg, .png, or .tiff)

Keynote for Mac:

Keynote '09

Microsoft PowerPoint: Office Open XML (.pptx) and Office 97 or later (.ppt)

PDF

Movie (.m4v or .mov, depending on the format)

HTML

Images (.jpeg, .png, or .tiff)

Keynote for iCloud:

Microsoft PowerPoint Office Open XML (.pptx)

PDF

Learn more

Keynote for iOS, Keynote for Mac, and Keynote for iCloud use the same file format. If you create or edit a presentation in Keynote on one platform, you can open it in Keynote on any of the other platforms.

You can update to current versions of Keynote on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from the App Store. To update Keynote on your Mac, use the App Store app on your Mac.

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